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• Occupational Therapist – Band 6

   

  Job Overview

  We are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, based at Corsebar Road, Paisley, within the Southern Scotland NHS. This locum role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality occupational therapy services within a supportive and collaborative team environment.  

   

  The successful candidate will deliver assessments, interventions, and rehabilitation programmes to support patients in achieving independence and improving their quality of life across community and/or inpatient settings, depending on service needs.

   

  Key Responsibilities

  – Conduct holistic occupational therapy assessments to identify patients’ physical, functional, and environmental needs.  

  – Develop and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans to promote independence and wellbeing.  

  – Recommend and coordinate equipment provision or environmental adaptations to support safe and independent living.  

  – Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, including physiotherapists, nurses, and social workers, to ensure joined-up care.  

  – Support discharge planning and facilitate safe, timely transitions from hospital to home or community services.  

  – Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with NHS and HCPC professional standards.  

  – Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.  

   

  About You

  You’ll be a compassionate and proactive Occupational Therapist with proven post-qualification NHS experience. You’ll demonstrate strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills, along with the ability to manage a varied caseload independently.  

   

  You’ll have excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to promoting independence, recovery, and high-quality patient-centred care.

   

  Requirements

  – Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy  

  – Current HCPC registration  

  – Relevant post-qualification experience within the NHS (essential)  

  – Experience in community, inpatient, or rehabilitation settings (desirable)  

  – Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and communication skills  

  – Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team  

   

  Contract & Salary

  – Contract type: Locum  

  – Contract length: Ongoing  

  – Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (may vary)  

  – Location: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde – Corsebar Road, Paisley (Southern Scotland NHS)  

  – Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience  

   

  How to Apply

  If you’re an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a locum position within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the form on the page.

Code: U. PSN71. 07010.B18368